Ecclesiastes 7:20, 29 For there is not a just man on earth, that does good, and sins not. It would be a mistake to attribute these statements to anything peculiar in the experience and circumstances of the author of this book. The most attentive and candid observers of human nature will attest the truth of these very decided judgments. Christians are sometimes accused of exaggerating human sinfulness, in order to prepare for the reception of the special doctrines of Christianity; but they are not so accused by observers whose opportunities have been wide and varied, and who have the sagacity to interpret human conduct. I. THE NATURE OF SIN. It is deflection from a Divine standard, departure from the Divine way, abuse of Divine provision, renunciation of Divine purpose. II. THE UNIVERSALITY OF SIN. This is both the teaching of Scripture and the lesson of all experience in every land and in every age. III. THE EXCEPTION TO SIN. The Divine Man, Jesus Christ, alone among the sons of men, was faultless and perfect. IV. THE SPIRITUAL LESSONS TAUGHT BY THE PREVALENCE OF SIN. 1. The duty of humility, contrition, and repentance. 2. The value of the redemption and salvation which in the gospel Divine wisdom and compassion have provided as the one universal remedy for the one universal evil that afflicts mankind. - T. Parallel Verses KJV: For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.WEB: Surely there is not a righteous man on earth, who does good and doesn't sin. |
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